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The Love Match (1955)

1955-02-01 · 1h 23m · EN
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After being arrested for assaulting a football referee, desperate train driver Bill (Arthur Askey) raids the railwaymen's holiday fund to cover his £55 fine. He knows he's going to be discovered though, leaving him no choice but to get the money back by hook or by crook! His last chance is to run a book on the United v City football derby. If that wasn't tense enough, Bill's son is also making his debut for United. It looks like it's going to be a day to remember - do you dare look? ...The Love Match.

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David PaltenghiDirectorGlenn MelvynWritergeoffery ormeWriter

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▶ Arthur Askey, Glenn Melvyn, Danny Ross - The Love Match

Top billed cast

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Arthur AskeyArthur AskeyBill BrownGlenn MelvynGlenn MelvynWally BinnsThora HirdThora HirdSal BrownShirley EatonShirley EatonRose BrownJames KenneyJames KenneyPercy BrownDanny RossDanny RossAlf HallPatricia HayesPatricia HayesEmma BinnsWilliam FranklynWilliam FranklynArthur FordEdward ChapmanEdward ChapmanMr LongworthRobb WiltonRobb WiltonMr MuddlecombeAnthea AskeyAnthea AskeyVeraIris VandeleurIris VandeleurMrs Entwhistle

Keywords

RomanceFootball (soccer)TrialTrainDance competitionBased on play or musicalFootball (soccer) matchDrunkLodgerCourt trialTelevision setTrain drivers

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedyTheme affinityRomance · Football Soccer · TrialMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityComedyPacingShortEmotional intensityRomance

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What is The Love Match about?

After being arrested for assaulting a football referee, desperate train driver Bill (Arthur Askey) raids the railwaymen's holiday fund to cover his £55 fine. He knows he's going to be discovered though, leaving him no choice but to get the money back by hook or by crook! His last chance is to run a book on the United v City football derby. If that wasn't tense enough, Bill's son is also making his debut for United. It looks like it's going to be a day to remember - do you dare look? ...The Love Match.

How long is The Love Match?

The Love Match has a runtime of 83 minutes.